The economic, technical, and environmental implications of remotely piloted vehicles (RVP) are examined. The time frame is 1980-85. Representative uses are selected; detailed functional and performance requirements are derived for RPV systems; and conceptual system designs are devised. Total system cost comparisons are made with non-RPV alternatives. The potential market demand for RPV systems is estimated. Environmental and safety requirements are examined, and legal and regulatory concerns are identified. A potential demand for 2,000-11,000 RVP systems is estimated. Typical cost savings of 25 to 35% compared to non-RPV alternatives are determined. There appear to be no environmental problems, and the safety issue appears manageable. (Author)
Civil Uses of Remotely Piloted Aircraft
1976
28 pages
Report
No indication
English
Civil Uses of Remotely Piloted Aircraft
NTRS | 1976
|Civil uses of remotely piloted aircraft
NTRS | 1976
|Remotely piloted aircraft in the civil environment
NTRS | 1975
|Remotely piloted aircraft in the civil environment
NTRS | 1977
|Remotely piloted aircraft in the civil environment
NTRS | 1977
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